Real time parformance data and biofeedback data visually displayed on the interior of swim goggles

ABSTRACT

Real time data is the quickest method see if changes made in technique are being translated into better swim performance. Swimmers can see in real time the positive or negative benefits of changing their tempo, breathing, speed, or stroke technique. Real time data projected to the interior of the goggle lenses allows the swimmer instant feedback on their performance so that a more proficient overall technique can be attained by bold or subtle changes the swimmer initiates while in the pool. The design integrated into the goggle will be less obtrusive to the swimmer.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently the most common performance and or biofeedback information forswimmers is done after the fact. In the case of bio feedback, pulserate, temperature, oxygen levels, are taken after the swim is finished.The performance data generated is similarly accumulated outside of theswimmers real time view.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An integrated design with goggles allows data generated to be viewed bythe wearer in real time. To be used by the wearer to adjust and improveswimming ability. This integrated arrangement allowing for real timedata stream to be viewed by the wearer allows for precise real timechanges in breathing, stroke, body rotation, muscle group use and tempo.Previously any changes by swimmers in these areas where tested over longtime periods, i.e. days, weeks and months.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 Left view of the goggles showing the placement of the integratedwaterproofed processor/transmitter/battery integrated pack, thewaterproofed LED pack, and the waterproofed biofeedback pack placementand focus lense.

FIG. 2 Right view of the goggles showing the placement of the integratedwaterproofed processor/transmitter/battery integrated pack, thewaterproofed LED, and the waterproofed biofeedback placement and focuslense.

FIG. 3 Composition of the integrated waterproofed processor pack.

FIG. 4 Composition of the integrated waterproofed biofeedback pack.

FIG. 5 Composition of the integrated LED pack.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This integrated goggle and feedback processor unit design will providereal time data to swimmers as to their individual energy consumption,oxygen level, adrenalin level, pulse rate, and real time performancedata regarding swimmers start time, strokes, speed, breathing pace,muscle group activity, and end of pool turn times. Real time data isprojected onto the interior of the swimmers goggles via an integratedwater proofed design. The data feed can be manipulated via a switch forindividual data or a rotating data stream. The water proofed micro andnano hardware for data transmittal, gathering and projecting iscontained within the redesigned swim goggles. The processors, datastream switch, wifi receptors, nano batteries, and nano LEDs are locatedat the outside edge of both lenses encased within the goggle design in awaterproof casing. At the rear of the goggle strap the biofeedbackmonitor, processor, nano battery and wifi transmitter is located in agoggle integrated waterproofed case. The nano LEDs integrated into thenose piece and located at the inside edge of both lenses project theprocessed data to the interior inside edge of both lenses. Thisinformation is displayed as a color scaled code, numerical oralphabetized information. This portion of the lenses are also adjustedin manufacture to allow close vision acuity.

1. Real time bio feedback data for swimmers.
 2. Real time data forswimmers to adjust and improve their strokes rhythm.
 3. Real time datafor swimmers to see laps completed.